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(TPBF) Instructions for W-2 and 1099’s

The Taxpayer Service Center (TSC-TPBF) enables tax preparers and tax professionals to submit informational returns using either a "key and send" or "upload" method to electronically file their clients Forms W-2, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, W-2G or 1099K and associated annual reconciliation(s). The TSC is a safe and secure method of filing your data and provides filers with a unique confirmation number for each successfully submitted return.

Third Party Bulk Filers (TPBF) are tax preparers who prepare returns for multiple clients or multiple locations for the same client. These preparers have registered as a Third Party Bulk Filer (TPBF) with DRS and have been assigned the ability to file tax returns on behalf of other taxpayers. If you have been assigned the access rights of a TPBF, you will have the option to “key in” the information for one client at a time, or “upload” a file for multiple taxpayers. You will need to log into the (TSC-TPBF) to bulk file returns.

NOTE: Your client(s) must be registered with DRS for wage withholding to file the W-2 forms. And they must be registered for non-wage payroll to submit form(s) 1099-R and W-2G. However, for non-wage withholding Form 1099-Misc. there is an option available to submit these forms if a client is not registered by entering the client's FEIN in place of their Connecticut Tax Registration Number.

If you have not yet registered but would like to become a Third Party Bulk Filer, click on the to download the Application to Become a Bulk Filer.

If you are already registered as a Third Party Bulk Filer and are ready to select your filing method, please go to TSC-TPBF Login Page.

After entering in all your W-2's, utilizing either of the 2 options above, you will be taken to the Form CT-W3 where the TSC has calculated many of the fields based on the information you just uploaded. You must verify the numbers and fill in the quarterly breakdown.

File upload using the Standard EFW2 file format as defined in IP 2018(13)

After uploading all of your W-2's, you must then return to Withholding menu and file your Form CT-W3.

You will receive a confirmation number of each successfully submitted CT-W3. Important Note: Your W-2's have not been processed until you receive the confirmation number for your Form CT-W3.

Withholding-Non Payroll

Select the 1099 form (1099-R, 1099-Misc., W-2G or 1099K) that you are filing.

Choose your filing period. (TSC will automatically default to the current filing year).

There are three methods available for entering your 1099 Withholding Non-Payroll information:

If you have 100 or fewer Form 1099/W-2G's, you may manually key-in your information online one form at a time.

File upload using TSC Dynamic Web Import (DWI) -- You will define your text file and upload your text file. (Note: This method does not support the standardized file format defined in the DRS informational publication.)

After entering in all your 1099/W-2G's, utilizing either of the 2 options referenced above, you will be taken to the Form CT-1096 where the TSC has calculated many of the fields based on the information you just uploaded. You must verify the numbers and fill in the quarterly breakdown.